Was the M1 Carbine any good?
Between the short-stroke piston operation, and non-corrosive primers used in its ammunition, the M1 Carbine was a very reliable semi-automatic, magazine-fed weapon. While it was loved by troops “in the rear with the gear”, GIs that were engaging the enemy in the Pacific and European theatres had their gripes.
What caliber was an M1 Carbine?
Caliber .30, M1
The M1 carbine (formally the United States Carbine, Caliber . 30, M1) is a lightweight semi-automatic carbine that was a standard firearm for the U.S. military during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
Is an M1 Carbine an assault weapon?
I would encourage you to research the M1 carbine, M1A, and M1 Garand. These rifles have all been used in the US military, but none are ever mentioned in the context of an “assault weapons” ban.
What ammo does an M1 Carbine use?
Maximum pressure (C.I.P.) The .30 Carbine (7.62×33mm) is a rimless carbine/rifle cartridge used in the M1 carbine introduced in the 1940s. It is a light rifle round designed to be fired from the M1 carbine’s 18-inch (458 mm) barrel.
What is the best 9mm carbine?
A GA Carbine is the best 9mm carbine for general use by intermediate shooters, both at the range and in the field. It has a flash suppressor that offers slightly more discretion in the field, and an adjustable stock to help get a good fit for smaller shooters.
What caliber is an M1 carbine?
Here is what Wikipedia had to say about this rifle: “The M1 carbine (formally the United States Carbine, Caliber .30, M1) is a lightweight, easy to use, .30 caliber (7.62 mm) semi-automatic carbine that was a standard firearm for the U.S. military during World War II, the Korean War and well into the Vietnam War.
What is a rhino pistol?
The Rhino also allows a barrel change, making it adaptable to the field or as a service/duty sidearm. With 2″–6″ barrels available, plus various sight options including tritium and fiber-optic sight blades, the Rhino is a true multi-purpose handgun capable of combative applications, scoring 10 rings or taking game.
What is a 9mm carbine?
9mm carbines are neither pistols nor rifles; they are somewhere in-between. They are usually more powerful and accurate than the average pistols and are relatively smaller than rifles. They are very good though and they have been mainly optimized for self defense.
